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Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc. Report ID 2017054234
Address 2147 South Columbus Boulevard City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19148
Event Date May 10, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 493110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.92000, -75.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped and fell while walking and talking, fracturing the right humerus at the shoulder.

Incident Summary

On May 10, 2017, a worker at Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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